list_cm_devices_tool

cm device 목록 조회 (hostname, configsyncIp, mirrorIp, failoverState 등).

Server F5 MCP Server mink0119/f5-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What list_cm_devices_tool does on F5 MCP Server

AI agents call list_cm_devices_tool to retrieve information from F5 MCP Server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why list_cm_devices_tool needs a policy

This tool retrieves and queries a list of F5 cluster management (CM) devices with their configuration metadata. It has no side effects—it only reads and returns existing device information without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing operations. The blast radius if misused is minimal; an attacker gains visibility into device topology but cannot alter configurations or cause damage.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'list' and description states '목록 조회' (list inquiry/query). Returns device information (hostname, configsyncIp, mirrorIp, failoverState) with no modification or deletion indicated.

Questions about list_cm_devices_tool

What does the list_cm_devices_tool tool do? +

cm device 목록 조회 (hostname, configsyncIp, mirrorIp, failoverState 등). It is categorised as a Read tool in the F5 MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_cm_devices_tool? +

Register the F5 MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_cm_devices_tool: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches F5 MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is list_cm_devices_tool? +

list_cm_devices_tool is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit list_cm_devices_tool? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_cm_devices_tool rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block list_cm_devices_tool completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for list_cm_devices_tool. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides list_cm_devices_tool? +

list_cm_devices_tool is provided by the F5 MCP Server MCP server (mink0119/f5-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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